It's been a long time that I didn't write to you. I'm writing now to share my impressions and emotions about the international tennis tournament : US OPEN. It takes place - as you can see in the name, in the United States and it's the last tournament of the year.
This year was a bit (SOMUCH) surprising to me. These who were expected to win their matches and end up in final, didn't do that much to end up in this famous final.
At first, in the WTA side of the tournament, the competition was very animated. Before the beginning of the competition, Maria Sharapova (3rd) announced that she will not play this year because of an injury. First disappointment.
Then, the rising star Belinda Bencic (12th) suffered from chair umpire and line judges' mistakes that brings her to tears but won her match though. She lost finally in the 3rd round against Venus Williams.
M.Sharapova |
B.Bencic |
After these little animations, I've attended at the abandonment of the Canadian Eugenie Bouchard due to a concussion after falling on her head in the restroom, after her great beginning in the tournament. (Get well soon Genie!)
Let's talk about my favorite player Charlie! Ana Ivanovic (6th) lost against Dominika Cibulkova in the 1st round, so no need to say that I was super disappointed, but no big deal, she will be stronger at the next tournament. ;)
Now, let's see about the french players, Kristina Mladenovic (28th) did a great tournament, she lost in the 1/4 final against Roberta Vinci (hate her...) who is now in final of the tournament.
Finally, my biggest disappointment was tonight, when Serena Williams (1st) lost against Roberta Vinci while she was ready to do the Grand Slam of her career. Let me explain Charlie, The Grand Slam means to win all the international tournaments of the year.
So I'm very disappointed but I'm gonna watch men's final and maybe I will be better after it. :)
See you soon, Charlie.
M.E
Want to be in the shoes of a line umpire?
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Ahah, okay, I must admit that it is a bit harder than what I expected but thats their job! I mean, they are used to it so..
ReplyDeleteI was really pleased to see the all-Italian final. They've both been on the circuit for years, and are childhood friends, so it was touching. It's a shame for Serena, but she's won everything else! (Mr Leah)
ReplyDeleteI'm representing you in front of your TV ... Screaming and crying !! Haha maybe next time you will enjoy your moment !
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